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With the second wave of COVID-19 in full swing , we should all put on masks when gathering in indoor public areas. We should also get our flu shots. These are very simple things to do, yet they are still causes of controversy. They shouldn’t be.

In the wake of last week’s tragic events on the Capilano River, which killed two anglers, there are more questions than answers so far. The little we do know about what happened is horrific.

National Newspaper Week takes place from October 4 to 10

Transport Canada is no longer allowing passengers to stay in the cars on enclosed decks during crossings.

I’m having the best day. Not surprising really, given that I’m in love. Yep, I’m in love. With Squamish’s drive-thru COVID test site. (Well not exactly with the test site, but with the community-minded folks who are making it happen.

It happened while I was paddling, somewhere between Harrison Lake and the Fraser River. Glorious sunshine had surprised us. The water glimmered and ancient hills around us showered us with sanctity.

Some traditions are worth breaking. In the case of provincial elections, this would be a long-standing convention — which is not a law — that dictates government stays silent from the start of an election campaign period to the end of voting day.

The transition from summer break to heading back to school has been a challenge. For some, it was a chance to reconnect with friends, but for others, it was a giant leap of faith.

Woe is me! As a U.S. citizen, it is time again to think about electing a president. It happens every four years, in a leap year, on the first Tuesday of November. So, we all know it’s going to happen, like death and taxes.

It isn’t a popular thing to say, especially for moms (even in 2020), but I hate cooking and always have. And yet, I raised four young men who despite — or maybe because of — my disdain for that place with the fridge, are very healthy and can cook.